Why French and US Road Deaths Went In Dramatically Different Directions
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Here's how American states and cities can look to the French example for approaches to improve road safety.
Recent Streetsblog USA posts about traffic violence
Speed Camera Coverage Shouldn't Ignore Safety Benefits, Traffic Violence Victims
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It's not surprising when right-wing publications run garbage articles about traffic cameras. But it's disappointing when progressive news outlets approach this issue with a windshield POV.
NYC Mayor Adams on Dangerous School Streets: ‘We Need to Do More’
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Adams was short on specifics about what he thinks the city should do to better protect children outside schools, but he said he was open to ideas.
Why Nearly A Fifth of Pedestrians Deaths Happen on Freeways — And How to Stop It
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A surprising 17 percent of U.S. pedestrian deaths last year happened on roads where people theoretically should never be walking — and that troubling finding should prompt a conversation about why so many of them are doing it anyway.
Ford’s Geofenced ‘Speed Limiters’ Might Not Cut Road Deaths As Much As You Think
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The trouble with this "smart" tech, though, is that drivers can easily outsmart it — and that's by the company's and regulators' own design.
American Auto Regulation Isn’t a ‘Model’ for Gun Regulation; It’s a Cautionary Tale
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No, NY Times, the auto industry is not the best model for reforming gun laws in this country. In fact, road violence is up, too.